Civil Engineering at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in civil engineering earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas Compares for Civil Engineering
All 233 colleges reporting civil engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $108,548 | $98,772 | #8 | $78,142 |
| 2 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY | $108,466 | $103,237 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $108,246 | $103,028 | #3 | — |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $106,308 | $96,733 | #17 | $85,262 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $105,594 | $96,084 | #19 | $84,883 |
| 6 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $105,199 | $106,988 | #1 | — |
| 7 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $103,223 | $93,926 | #32 | $87,790 |
| 8 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $101,072 | $91,969 | #42 | $80,673 |
| 9 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $100,990 | $88,493 | #89 | — |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $100,613 | $88,600 | #87 | $76,362 |
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| 63 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $89,250 | $90,741 | #58 | — |
| 64 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $89,233 | $91,688 | #47 | $70,721 |
| 65 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $89,165 | $94,014 | #30 | $67,764 |
| 66 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $89,087 | $92,487 | #37 | $68,486 |
| 67 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $88,996 | $84,706 | #140 | $74,748 |
| 68 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $88,924 | $78,307 | #208 | — |
| 69 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $88,870 | $77,994 | #210 | $70,667 |
Other Civil Engineering Credentials at University of Kansas
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,457 | $105,565 | — |
Other Majors at University of Kansas by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,486 one year after graduating and $89,087 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, University of Kansas ranks #66 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for civil engineering ($86,517), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.